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Trump's Return Boosts U.S.-Russia Relations, Ukraine Conflict Persists

2/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is perceived by Moscow to receive increased respect from Washington since his return to the White House.
At the Alaska summit last August, Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a thaw in bilateral relations between the United States and Russia.
However, the Alaska summit did not resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is perceived by Moscow to receive increased respect from Washington since his return to the White House.
At the Alaska summit last August, Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a thaw in bilateral relations between the United States and Russia.
However, the Alaska summit did not resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.